What causes the Volkswagen yellow exclamation warning light to come on?
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There are four possible scenarios when a yellow exclamation mark appears on the car dashboard: general malfunction, automatic transmission failure, abnormal tire pressure, and lighting system fault. Below is a detailed analysis of these four situations: General Malfunction: A triangle with an exclamation mark inside indicates a malfunction in the vehicle's general performance, components, or functions. Common causes include parking sensor failure, fuel cutoff system intervention or malfunction, external light failure, or engine oil pressure sensor issues. It is recommended to visit a 4S shop for diagnosis and repair to identify the source of the problem. Automatic Transmission Failure: A yellow gear symbol with an exclamation mark inside is the automatic transmission warning light, indicating a transmission fault or low transmission fluid level. Immediate replacement of transmission fluid is required. Abnormal Tire Pressure: An exclamation mark inside a horizontal line under a bracket represents the tire pressure monitoring warning light. This light illuminates when the tire pressure is too low. Check the tire pressure and restore it to the normal range. Lighting System Fault: A yellow bulb with an exclamation mark is the lighting fault indicator, signaling a malfunction in one of the vehicle's lights. Solution: Visit a 4S shop for inspection as soon as possible, or conduct a self-check focusing on commonly used bulbs such as turn signals, fog lights, and interior lighting to identify the issue. Additionally, a red exclamation mark inside a circle with brackets indicates a brake system warning, typically due to brake system failure or low brake fluid level. Immediate inspection and repair of the brake system are necessary to prevent accidents.
